The Gas House (Spinney Cottage), Mentmore
Location/Address
None recorded
Type
Description
Mid-nineteenth century architect-designed gasworks manager's house, built in 1859
House for former gas works, ? Stokes 1859: red brick and blue slate with tall fairly plain chimneys and
pitched roof porch. Small pane casements. Set back behind The Coach House but main elevation visible
from the Wing road.
Significance: Residence for manager of an early example of country house technology, part of the
innovative panoply developed at Mentmore. Contributes to the scene in the approach from Wing to the
village. Survives intact.
Issues: The industrial character of the adjacent structures and setting has been lost with conversion to
residential use. The ornamental features are partly screened from the road by garden planting, fencing and gate. A local note building within the conservation area of Mentmore (B19).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Mid-nineteenth century architect-designed gasworks manager's house, built in 1859
Date Listed
n/a